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Gettysburg
  • Town in Pennsylvania
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Gettysburg

#3 in Best Places to Live in Adams County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A+
    Gettysburg is a town in Pennsylvania with a population of 7,423. Gettysburg is in Adams County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Gettysburg offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Gettysburg there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Gettysburg and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Gettysburg are highly rated.
    Population
    7,423
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $197,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $864
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      58%
    • Own
      42%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      288.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      78.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      26.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      248.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      916.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      5%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      38%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Gettysburg

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,609
    National
    $69,021
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